Sony Japan officially marked the Sony A9II as discontinued (Source: Asobinet). If you want this camera you can still buy it on Amazon and BHphoto before stock runs out.
On a curious note, the original first-generation Sony A9 will remain in production.
On July 10 Sony will announce the new ZV-E10II and the new Sony E 16-50mm F/3.5-5.6 OSS II. The New 85mm f/1.4 GM II is coming very soon too but I don’t have confirmation on the announcement date. Here are the specs for the new gear:
Sony ZV-E10II
Sony E 16-50mm F/3.5-5.6 OSS II lens
And a Weibo account also shared some additional data which I don’t know if they are just an abvisous good guess (because the ZV-E10II has same A6700 sensor the specs are obviously about the same). This is what they write:
If you happen to know some more info about the ZV-E10II and the new 85 GMII please send me a message in our contact box or contact me at sonyalpharumors@gmail.com. Thanks!
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Asobinet spotted a newly published Tamron patent that discloses the specs and design of a new 50-200mm f/2.8 Full Frame lens. It’s a kind of lens that I really hope will come on the market. Why? Because usually these standard zoom types start at 70mm at the wide end. The 50mm adds a lot of flexibility. What do you think of this one?
One of Japan’s largest retailers has openly shared data of the best-selling cameras in the first half of June:
What you see above is a rather unique Shift-ZOOM lens. It will be announced by Venus Optics on July 8. Usually these kinds of lenses are primes, so this could be a very interesting launch to follow. We don’t know the focal length and aperture yet, but it looks like it will be an APS-C lens (definitely coming for E mount as well).
You can now reorder the new Sony Transmitter on BHphoto (Click here).
Press text:
SAN DIEGO – July 1, 2024 – Sony Electronics is furthering its commitment to live content creators with today’s launch of the PDT-FP1 portable data transmitter. The previously announced device, which enables high-speed, stable still image and video transport over 5G networks, provides efficiencies for news agencies, photojournalists, corporate and event photographers, and broadcast professionals, among others. It is now available to purchase for a suggested price of $1,099.99 USD: https://electronics.sony.com/mobile/5g-iot-devices/portable-data-transmitter/p/pdtfp1.
Highlights of the new PDT-FP1 include the ability to capture and transmit content from virtually anywhere; simple operation; optimized battery efficiency; reliable heat dissipation; wireless livestreaming capabilities; versatile input interfaces; support for broadcasting high-quality, low-latency video; and real-time, off-site network monitoring during data transfer.
The PDT-FP1 has already been tested for precise, real-time photo and video transmission by broadcasters and individuals, benefiting a range of high-profile events and clients. Award-winning photographer and photojournalist Nick Didlick used the new device for his worldwide travels and provided critical input that helped shape its usability. He called the PDT-FP1 “one of the most significant developments in mobile communications in the last decade,” and noted its agility and cost-effectiveness. Didlick added, “The PDT-FP1 allows me to transmit from where I am shooting rather than having to return to a media center. It worked flawlessly, allowing me to connect and upload images in real-time from various venues.”
For more information, please visit https://pro.sony/ue_US/products/wireless-tx-rx-accessories/pdt-fp1.
